Hello,
so my college offers 2 certificate programs for engineers, one is a leadership program and the second is management program. I’m doing mechanical engineering and I’m not sure which one will help more in jobs/internships and even for the long-term after getting a job. Any advice will be appreciated.
I would go with the Leadership one if you must decide between one. Fresh out of school, you don’t really know enough to be a manager but leadership skills will always serve you.
Join some clubs on campus. Once you find one you especially like, get more involved and consider running for office down the road. That will give some real-life leadership experience.